Eleven skydivers and a pilot died when a Pacific Aerospace P750 crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri. Federal officials said the NTSB will lead the investigation.
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Equipment stolen from England’s World Cup team during transport from Florida to Kansas City has been recovered, the BBC reported. Police said two people were taken into custody as local, state and federal authorities investigated the theft.
Severe storms are threatening millions across the central U.S. this week with flash flooding, destructive hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes. Flood watches remain in effect in several states as forecasters also warn of dangerous heat from Minnesota to Texas.
Tornadoes and severe storms swept through the Midwest Friday, causing widespread damage but no reported deaths. Communities in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Oklahoma are beginning recovery amid ongoing severe weather threats.
Authorities have charged Jordan Willis and Ivory Carson with involuntary manslaughter and delivering a controlled substance in connection with the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans, Ricky Johnson, Clayton McGeeney, and David Harrington, who were found deceased outside a residence after a football watch party in January 2024. The victims, friends since high school, reportedly froze to death in the backyard of Willis's home, prompting legal action that has garnered significant public attention. The charges imply that the delivery of a controlled substance may have contributed to the tragic incident, with further details anticipated as the legal proceedings continue.
Taylor Swift showed her support for her rumored beau, Travis Kelce, by attending the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. She was seen in a luxury suite with Kelce's mother, wearing a black tank top and a red Chiefs jacket. The Chiefs won the game with a final score of 30-6, and speculation of a relationship between Swift and Kelce has been growing since Swift showed up at the Bears game.
Taylor Swift's attendance at the Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday was met with great enthusiasm from the crowd, and has had a positive economic impact on the city. Chiefs star Travis Kelce opened up about Swift's attendance on his podcast, and business owners reported an increase in sales of merchandise featuring her and Kelce. Fans are excited to see what the future holds for the possible couple.
Colin Kaepernick has offered to join the New York Jets practice squad in a letter addressed to the team’s general manager, Joe Douglas. Kaepernick wrote that he wanted to help the team prepare for mobile quarterbacks and expressed his belief that the opportunity would give the team a clearer look at his skills. The Jets have yet to respond to Kaepernick’s offer, but they are expected to make a decision soon as they look to fill the void left by Aaron Rodgers’ injury.